Shameless Leadership

Portia Smith is a writer, influencer and all-around obsessed-aficionado over at Obsessed By Portia. Finding the #MomLife balance is her forte – ensuring style, fitness and happiness are well-maintained. The Obsessed by Portia brand is about channeling your inner #Superwoman – find your passion, be adventurous, and always arrive looking damn good.   In this interview, Portia shares: How she got sta...

We’re at a time of year when people are preparing for transitions. Maybe you’re getting ready to send your child to a new school – or maybe his/her first school ever (tear…) Maybe you’re getting ready to send your child off to college. Maybe you’re preparing to return to school yourself. Maybe you’re getting ready for a new job or a new season or position in your current job. Maybe you’re getting...

I have known a few women impacted by Postpartum Depression (also known as PPD). It hits moms in different ways - some mildly, some very severely. It hits moms at different times. Some women experience symptoms almost immediately after giving birth. Some women don’t experience symptoms until their babies are a year old. There is not a pattern or blueprint. It can look like depression. It can feel l...

I have worried about having a second child every single day since Vinnie was born.    Every. Single. Day.   It’s no secret that motherhood has kicked my butt. Especially that first year. Sweet Baby Jesus…   After 4 years of thinking, worrying, and weighing the pros and cons, Vince and I have finally come to a decision. Our decision doesn’t guarantee any outcomes. But we have a definitive plan. For...

Angela Arsenault is a writer and editor at Parent.co as well as the host of the new podcast, Where Was I. Angela has recently written a fantastic series of articles about raising boys and girls and the unique needs of each. Additionally, she has fantastic advice about raising children and young adults in this insane digital age.    Angela’s podcast is on a different yet equally valuable topic. On...

Let’s get real… We would all die for our kids. We love them so much our hearts physically ache at the mere thought of something bad happening to them. And we know we could not survive without them.    But, sometimes we don’t like them.    When Vinnie smacked my upside the head with a toy car recently, I didn’t really like him for a few minutes.    The next day when he kicked me in the mouth, I did...

Susan Hyatt is someone I have admired since hearing her speak at an event a few years ago. At that event, she told the raw story of the day she was sexually assaulted as a young woman. She owned the stage as she shared her story – even in tears, at her most vulnerable, she was a pillar of strength and fortitude.    After that event, I immediately started following everything Susan was doing online...

Recently, I have been asked repeatedly to do an episode on mommy judgment, specifically on moms who judge other moms. Let’s just call this what it is - Mommy Wars. And please know – it’s an ugly place for you. And it’s damaging to your kids.    I’ll be honest, before I was a mom I sat in judgment of my mom friends. I noticed and quite comfortably critiqued: How Johnny should could benefit from mor...

Heather Brooker is a mother, actress, and Emmy Award-winning writer. She currently hosts the popular podcast, Motherhood in Hollywood, where she blends her signature sense of humor with a healthy dose of reality about parenthood and the entertainment business. Heather has had roles on many shows, most notably Grey’s Anatomy, The Office and The Mindy Project (I’m beyond jealous!)   I didn’t know wh...

I knew it would happen eventually… I received an email with some “constructive criticism” about the podcast. It was kind of funny, as the “giver” told me she wasn’t going to listen to this podcast anymore, BUT she thought I might want to change my show to be more to her liking in the future.    Ummmm, why????   At any rate, I’m not going to change my colors for anyone. I don’t aim to please everyo...

Sara Haley is a mom of two little dudes and personal trainer with a specialized focus on the postpartum core. She helps mom heal Diastasis Recti and pelvic floor dysfunction. She is on a mission to get more moms talking about these very normal conditions. She is also a ton of fun – which makes it really easy to talk to her about postpartum peeing and such.   Warning: Sara and I talk (and laugh) ab...

  My home workouts are a KEY part of my day, 5 days a week. The convenience of home workouts make them a total no brainer for me. It’s easy to over think and over complicate home workouts. I want to help you with that! No need to spend a ton of money. No need to spend oodles of time sweating alone in your basement. Home workouts can be super efficient and effective, done in 10-30 minutes, 3-5 days...

Today I am talking with Dr. Jennifer Freed, a child psychologist and the co-founder of AHA! (Attitude. Harmony. Achievement.), a youth-focused non-profit that works to end bullying, improve self-esteem, and empower teens through emotional learning and creative expression.    AHA! was founded in response to the Columbine tragedy and here I am recording this interview 2 days after the Orlando massac...

I think many of us are struggling to recover from the trauma of the Orlando Massacre. I took all of last week to think about how I could address this on the podcast. This episode is what came out of my week of reflection.    I want to be more shameless. I mean, it’s the only way I can really own The Shameless Mom Academy, right? So, here I am – more shameless than I have been on any other episode....

If you’re a lover of a good To Do List, but not great at accomplishing the big items on your list, you NEED a little lesson in GSD.    Remember, every time you say yes to one thing, you are saying no to many other things.    In this episode, you’ll learn how to:   Prioritize the things that will move you closer to a goal or forward in some area of your life Stop doing the mundane things that don’t...

Ok, don’t hate….    Y’all know I love my wine. Love.    And I know I’m not alone. You love it too, right??    We’re in this together.    I recently had a long wine/weight loss convo with my gym members here in Seattle and I thought it would be worthwhile to share the conversation with you. So, here goes…   Today you’ll learn:   The truth about alcohol and weight loss What happens to your blood sug...

I asked Halley Bock to join me for an interview after reading her article on Passion vs Purpose recently. I didn’t know she was such well rounded badass who has owned her space for quite some time – as in owning her company, owning her path to motherhood, owning her relationship with herself, and owning her upcoming book.   Halley is a leader in every way – with a mission to lead more people into...

Today I’m going to get you all caught up my current life craziness, which mostly entails the #damndog’s diarrhea and more IVF “fact finding”. From there we’ll dive into meditation.    I fully admit to being a sucky meditator, but I think it’s important and potentially critical at this time in my life, so I’m determined to stick with it.    Today, I’ll share with you: Why I’m meditating 5 days a we...

If you haven’t already listened to Episode 27, 10 Ways to Slay, go listen to that first. THEN, hop back here to learn how to Be A Quitter.   I want to lead a quitting revolution. Can we all quit the things we hate to create more space for the things we love? The world would be such a better place. I mean, no laundry would ever get done, but who cares?!   I get super annoyed when I hear “inspiratio...

We all have to do things that overwhelm us. Things we dread and really, really, really don’t want to do. Things that scare the bejeezus out of us. But they have to get done. We have to put on our big girl panties and SLAY. This is tough and can be painful. Which is exactly why I thought you might find some joy and relief if I were to give you 10 Ways to SLAY.    Make sure to listen in as I expand...

Misty Mozejko is a single mom who tells it like it is just as much as I do. I connected with her on Facebook and found myself totally crushing on her educational and often hilarious posts about womanhood, fitness/health, and motherhood.    In the 10 years since becoming a mom, Misty has lost 120 pounds, started her own fitness business, endured divorce, embraced single motherhood, started a women’...

I spent the first 30 years of my life trying to be perfect. What a waste!    I’ve spent the last 10 years of my life taking imperfect action. It has been a little scary – and 100% liberating. If I didn’t give up perfection, I would not own the businesses I own today. So much of my life would be different. So much of my life with be less than it is today.    Why?    Because perfect kinda sucks.   ...

I met Ophira in a hot tub in Sayulita, Mexico. It was just as romantic as it sounds. My husband and I had never before, nor have we ever since, made vacation friends. Meeting Ophira and her husband, Jonathan, was hitting the vacation friend jackpot. We know we’ll never get that lucky again.   When I met Ophira she was a stand up comedian in New York City. She still is. And she’s amazing. But since...

Last week was my Infirmary Tour. With my mom in town for a week, we visited sick & recovering friends/relatives and sat at my sister’s bedside as she successfully endured thyroid surgery.    Then Vinnie got a staph infection.   Then I got my period early.    Then I realized I had no tampons.    It was a week of not getting done any of the things I NEEDED to get done and not sitting in my own space...

Erin Brown is someone I have long admired.  Erin is one of the first women I found online who was part of a much-needed movement to encourage women to STOP shrinking.  Her words and philosophies have been hugely impactful and healing to me in the last 4 years.     Erin gives women permission to unapologetically stand in their space “As Is” (the name of her first book.)  She is brilliant and gracef...